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Caja China Turkey Recipe: Holiday Cooking with Latin touch

Author Notes:Thinking about trying something different this Thanksgiving? Perhaps for Christmas or New Year’s Eve? Well you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to go step-by-step, and teach you how to roast the most delicious turkey you have ever had using a Caja China Roasting Box. Having prepared this turkey in our household, I can tell you it is a huge hit every time! Most everyone in our family call the box “La Caja Asadora” which translates from Spanish as “The Roasting Box.” Another popular term for similar boxes, “la caja china” translates as “the Chinese box.” While these pig roasters have many names, the rules for cooking tend to be the same whether you’re in California, South Florida, or Louisiana (where they call it a Cajun Microwave.) Now, on to the reason you clicked on this article in the first place. I present to you, Caja China Style Roast Turkey!

After one hour, open the box by removing the complete set of ash pan and grid together and place it on top of the long handles.

Now flip the turkey(s) over, skin or breast side up.

After one hour (2nd hour) add 10 lbs. of charcoal.

After one hour (3rd hour) add 10 lbs. of charcoal.

Do not add any more charcoal; continue cooking the turkey until you reach the desired temperature reading on the thermometer of 175 f. Should you not have a thermometer, check the turkey after approximately 30 minutes. Cook until desired tenderness.

Carve and enjoy with those you love most! (Added that last one myself.)